life partner
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
For the first time, Havens realized he wanted to be someone’s life partner.
From Slate ● May 2, 2026
You might see a coyote looking for their life partner or a couple of the animals patrolling and protecting their den.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
An irascible Canadian writer, he was her life partner after her 1973 divorce from Jim Polk until he died in London in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
She left behind her home, her entire family, and her life partner in a war-torn country to give her children better opportunities.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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